Exapro tablets 20 mg

About Exapro tablets 20 mg

Exapro Tablet Uses

• Treats major depressive disorder
• Used for generalized anxiety disorder
• Helps in social anxiety disorder and panic disorder
• Prescribed for obsessive compulsive disorder in some patients

Exapro Tablet Benefits

• Improves low mood, worry and loss of interest
• Once daily dosing
• Generally well tolerated compared with older antidepressants

What Experts Say

Exapro contains escitalopram, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It raises serotonin availability in the brain, a chemical that helps regulate mood and anxiety. It is among the more commonly prescribed SSRIs because side effects are usually mild and settle after the first weeks.

Benefits usually appear after 2 to 4 weeks, so patience matters. Doctors often start at 10mg and use 20mg, the maximum daily dose, only when needed. Counseling and talk therapy are often combined with medicine for the best long term results.

It should never be stopped suddenly, as this can cause dizziness and flu-like symptoms. Mood and thoughts should be watched closely in young adults during the first weeks. Never adjust the dose yourself, as the right amount differs between people and conditions. Side effects such as nausea often settle in the first two weeks, and blood pressure or heart checks may be advised.

Drug Class

• Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
• Antidepressant

Exapro tablets 20 mg formula

• Escitalopram

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Exapro tablets 20 mg?

• Take Exapro once daily at the same time each day, with or without food.
• Swallow the tablet with water.
• Do not stop suddenly; your doctor will reduce the dose gradually.
• Continue for the full course even if you feel better.

Drug Interactions

• MAO inhibitors: Never combine with them, as a life-threatening serotonin reaction can occur.
• Tramadol, triptans and linezolid: They raise the risk of serotonin syndrome.
• NSAIDs, aspirin and warfarin: They increase the risk of bleeding when taken with escitalopram.
• Other QT prolonging drugs: Some antipsychotics and antibiotics add to the risk of heart rhythm changes.

Risks and warnings

• Suicidal thoughts: Antidepressants can increase suicidal thoughts in children and young adults early in treatment. Report mood changes to a doctor at once.
• Heart rhythm: Escitalopram can prolong the QT interval, especially at higher doses or with low potassium or magnesium.
• Bleeding: It can raise bleeding risk, especially with NSAIDs or blood thinners.
• Serotonin syndrome and mania: Report agitation, fever, tremor or fast heartbeat. Use caution in bipolar disorder.

Exapro Tablet Side Effects

• Nausea
• Headache
• Difficulty sleeping or drowsiness
• Sweating
• Dry mouth
• Reduced sexual desire or delayed ejaculation
• Dizziness
• Diarrhea

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place.
• Protect from moisture and direct light.
• Keep out of reach of children.